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Scholarships for Women in Male-Dominated Industries

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In the UK, less than 10 percent of women make up the engineering workforce, while in the US, only around a quarter of those in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) occupations are women. Similar statistics are reported across the world in male-dominated industries such as business, engineering and technology.

Will the gender disparity in male-dominated industries ever change? The answer seems to be yes – but gradually. Helping to speed up the process are various organizations offering scholarships for women preparing for careers in male-dominated industries. Often, the funding is accompanied by additional support, including mentorship and special events or workshops.

Below is a selection of global and region-specific scholarships for women in male-dominated industries, including scholarships for women in engineering and science, scholarships for women in technology and scholarships for women in business.

The Henry Luce Foundation Clare Boothe Luce Program– Undergraduate and graduate awards (granted directly to the university, rather than the applicant) with preference given to women in fields in which women are underrepresented, e.g. physics, computer science, engineering and mathematics.

Science Ambassador Scholarship- A full tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, funded by Cards Against Humanity. You don't need to be a US citizen to apply.

Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship– Scholarships for women in engineering and other STEM-related degree subjects, for students who wish to pursue careers in the automotive industry upon graduation. For citizens of states within the Southern US.

Hildred Blewett Scholarship for Women in Physics– For women interested in pursuing careers in physics research after having had their further studies interrupted. For US or Canadian citizens or legal residents with an affiliation to a research institution or national lab.

Scholarships for women in technology

Amazon Women in Innovation Bursary– Scholarships aimed at women from less advantaged backgrounds to pursue a degree that supports high-tech innovation, such as electronic engineering or robotics, at the University of Cambridge, King’s College London or the University of Edinburgh in the UK.

Other scholarships for women in male-dominated industries

Dwyer Group Women in the Trade Scholarship - $1,500 scholarships are available for women to study at any accredited trade or technical school in the US or Canada for careers in any of the applicable service trades.

Skills 4 UK Scholar’s Award– Open to female students entering the final year of university in the UK who are on track for a 2.1 or above. The winner receives a place on Skills 4 UK’s award-winning Career Development Programme.

This article was originally published in August 2014. It was last updated in September 2018.

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Laura is a former staff writer for TopUniversities.com, providing advice and guidance for students on a range of topics helping them to choose where to study, get admitted and find funding and scholarships. A graduate of Queen Mary University of London, Laura also blogs about student life.